An increasingly common theme in wrongful dismissal actions are employee claims that an employer’s allegedly heavy-handed and insensitive management constitutes…
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Marijuana will soon be legal for recreational use nationwide and many employers are scrambling to respond to the challenges this…
The Ontario Superior Court recently allowed an employee to proceed with claims against his former employer regarding long-term disability insurance,…
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently overruled a decision regarding a termination clause, finding that the provision clearly and unambiguously…
Don’t Miss Our 32nd Annual Employers’ Conference As always, this year’s conference will deliver a practical and digestible review of…
Suspensions are an important disciplinary measure for employers, often bridging the gap between less significant discipline and termination. However, in…
In Lancia v. Park Dentistry, the Ontario Superior Court confirmed that employers can change the fundamental terms of an employee’s employment,…
In Klonteig v West Kelowna (District), the British Columbia Superior Court found that an employer that terminated a firefighter for driving…
The Ontario Superior Court recently found that sexual harassment does not necessarily “arise out of” the employment relationship, even when…
A recent case from the Ontario Court of Justice suggests that workplace policies can be a significant component in determining…